What do higher commodity prices mean for the US?

The recent sharp rises in agricultural commodity prices will boost inflation a little, help keep real consumption growth subdued and narrow the trade deficit. But the gains in prices seen so far are not big enough to lead to rapid inflation or extinguish the economic recovery completely.

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